CIU.L Regulatory News (CIU)

19 Dec 2006 08:46

Cape PLC19 December 2006 Cape PLC ("Cape" or the "Company") Safety Awards Cape PLC (AIM:CIU), the international provider of support services for theenergy sector, is pleased to announce that its excellent safety record has againbeen recognized through a number of prestigious safety awards. British Safety Council Following on from the recent award of the British Safety Council 5 Star Awardfor Health & Safety for the fifth time in the past six years, Cape has beenawarded the British Safety Council's prestigious Sword of Honour for the thirdtime in five years. The Sword of Honour is one of only forty awarded worldwideby the British Safety Council and recognizes organizations that have implementedsafety systems that are among the best in the world. In congratulating Cape and the other award winners, Mr. David Ballard, ChiefExecutive of the Council said: "Today we have with us some of the safestcompanies in the world. Winning the Sword of Honour is a difficult butworthwhile achievement, and because we limit the number of Swords awarded toforty each year worldwide, you can count yourselves as being among a small butvery distinguished band." A message of congratulations to all recipients was also sent by Prime MinisterTony Blair who stated, "These awards recognize the crucial success of theseorganizations and their employees in their pursuit of excellence in themanagement of health, safety and environmental matters." Other awards Blue-chip client Alcan has named Cape its 'Supplier of the Year' for theirLockahar and Lynemouth sites, with particular recognition given to Cape's Health& Safety excellence throughout 2006. Cape has also been awarded 'Overall Best Contractors' Safety Performance' forthe work carried out on the Unit 1 overhaul at the Longannet Power Station,which included the erecting and dismantling of 100 miles of scaffolding tube,boards and fittings, the provision of insulation, asbestos removal, industrialcleaning, rope access and the removal of over 200 tonnes of fly ash fromconfined spaces. Cape is also pleased to announce that its operations on Sakhalin Island haveachieved the milestone of working one million man hours without a Lost TimeIncident. Cape's Chief Executive, Martin May, commented: "I am extremely proud that Capecontinues to lead the way in its health and safety practices and that thiseffort is being publicly recognized. The safety of our employees is paramountand is a key element to our business proposition around the world. Our aim isfor the Cape brand to become synonymous with health and safety excellence." ENDS For further information, please contact: Cape PLCMartin May, Chief Executive +44 (0)1924 876 276 Bell Pottinger Corporate & FinancialNick Lambert +44 (0)20 7861 3232 / +44 (0)7811 358 764 Notes to editors Cape PLC is the parent company of a number of service providing organizationsoperating primarily in the oil and gas, petrochemical and power generationindustries. In the year to 31 December 2005, Cape reported turnover of £261.8 million and itcurrently employs c. 7,700 people in 23 countries worldwide. Cape specialises in the provision of scaffolding, insulation, fire protection,specialist cleaning and other essential services to major industrial clients inthe energy sector. Cape's ability to provide specialist cleaning services wasenhanced by the acquisition of DBI Group Limited in October 2006. In the UK, Cape operates as Cape Hire and Sales, Cape Security Services, DBIIndustrial Services and DBI Offshore Services. Cape also operates in Bahrain andSaudi Arabia under the name RB Hilton. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange